Leisurely Departure @ 9 a.m. with a drive over scenic Hill Country roads with plenty of breathtaking wildflowers. There will be plenty of wine tasting, video presentations, and scenery while en route to Sister Creek Vineyards. The winery is housed in a cotton gin built in 1885. Lunch is down the road in Sisterdale’s oldest bar/country store. French winemaking techniques are used in making of their award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet. The reds are definitely worth collecting over the years for a personal tasting of a varietal over a three to four year period to see exactly how a wine changes as the vine and the winemaker’s technique mature.

Then it’s off to Luckenbach; listen to musicians (it could be anyone) enjoying each other’s talents in a “in prompt to” jam session. Visit the bar, dancehall, store, or do some washer tossing while drinking a “cold one” under the trees.

Grape Creek Vineyards will be our next winery stop in Stonewall. In operation for 16 years, Grape Creek offers a wealth of experience in winemaking techniques. Hit with Pierce’s disease ‘95, the Simes completely replanted the vineyard in ‘98.

Becker Vineyards (just down the road) is one of Texas’ leading wineries, with many state and national awards.

Arrival in Austin around 8 pm.